For three quarters, it was beginning to look like the San Antonio Spurs were in for a third disastrous game in a row. Despite being short-handed themselves, they were facing an even more shorthanded, five-win Minnesota Timberwolves team but continued their habit of playing down to the opponent. Fortunately, they found their resolve in the fourth quarter and rallied back from 16 down for the much needed 111-108 win to end their franchise-record seven-game homestand (thanks to that canceled Pelicans game) on a high note.
DeMar DeRozan came alive to lead the Spurs with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Jakob Poeltl shined in a starting role with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks.